What drives you to succeed: The thought that there's someone trying to work harder than me somewhere and the fact that it can all come to an end on any given day.

My go-to snack is: Brownies

One thing I would do to change the world: I would make college affordable to all so that more kids can have a chance at a bright future.

Funniest moment of the season: Watching film one day and seeing Cece celebrate at the end of our Notre Dame game as the buzzer sounded. She thought Aliyah tied the game with her buzzer-beater lay-up even though it made us down one.

The artist I'll never admit is really on my iPod/phone: The Cheetah Girls

What's next: Next year I will attend college to study physical therapy while playing college basketball.

Season stats: We won sectionals and regionals. 9.9 points per game, 238 total points

What drives you to succeed: What drives me to succeed is that I hate to lose and I love to always keep improving my game.

My go-to snack is: Blue powerade and nature valley granola bars

Funniest moment of the season: When we were on our way back back from Oneonta we stopped at a rest area and we left one of our teammates inside as the bus was pulling away she came running out after us until we saw her.

What's next: I plan on going to college (undecided) and majoring in applied biology -- pre-physician's assistant.

Season stats: 17.8 PPG, 2.5 stls pg, 2.9 apg, 3.6 blocks pg, 9 rpg

What drives you to succeed: My coach, my family, and my team have always been there for me. They always push me to do my best and without them, we wouldn't have had the season we had.

My go-to snack is: SWISS ROLLS!!!

One thing I would do to change the world: I would give every child throughout the world a solid, well-rounded education.

Funniest moment of the season: Some of the team wanted to go to a haunted house and we decided to drive on this creepy, seasonal road near the house. But of course my car got stuck in the snow and I had to reverse my way back about a mile. It was scary, but definitely funny.

The song I'll never admit is really on my iPod/phone: "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen

Least favorite place to play: Cooperstown. The long bus rides were brutal.

What's next: I will be attending Clarkson University to major in mechanical engineering and play basketball.

Season stats: 19.3 ppg 3.6 apg, 2.3 spg

What drives you to succeed: The love of the game. My teammates, my coaches, my family, and my community who always come out to support us.

My go-to junk food is: I absolutely love Skittles!

One thing I would do to change the world: Equal opportunity for men and women in society.

Funniest moment of the season: Right before a home game in the locker room (The time where we start getting serious) Sarah Otis came charging in, tripped, and fell to the floor! Everyone was laughing, so I tried to refocus them again, but I couldnt hold it in and I burst out laughing!

The artist I'll never admit is really on my iPod: I usually admit everything, and I am proud to say that I have the A-Teens on my ipod.

Least favorite place to play Any gym where I can't lower the rim so I can dunk.

What's next: LeMoyne college to continue basketball and major in biology

Season stats: 16.6 PPG 9 RPG 4 APG

What drives you to succeed: The reason I want to succeed so badly is partially due to my competitive nature but also because I think it is important to give our young future basketball players a good role model to follow.

My go-to junk food: Anything I can put hot sauce on

One thing I would do to change the world: I would issue everyone a Bible

Funniest moment of the season: The funniest part of our season was when we won the first round of sectionals and Hannah Bassett ran and jumped into my arms. Someone took a picture so it looks like I'm carrying a large child

The song I'll never admit is really on my iPod/phone: "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Kool

What's next: College. Deciding between St. Lawrence University, Gettysburg College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Season stats: 14.6 PPG, 3.1 APG, 3.7 SPG, 73 made 3 pointers, FT%-83%

What drives you to succeed: The great feeling you get from winning

My go-to snack is: Goldfish

One thing I would do to change the world: Stop animal cruelty

Funniest moment of the season: When my teammate Jess Welsh ran toward the wrong basket on a loose ball during the sectional finals in the Carrier Dome.

The artist I'll never admit is really on my iPod/phone: Backstreet Boys

Least favorite place to play: Waterville gym...big court, large open space behind the baskets...tough to shoot there.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Michael J. Plonisch

Utica Notre Dame

Season record: 23-4

Career record: 93-22

Most memorable moment of the season: Winning the state championship - hugging my seniors coming off the floor - handing the state plaque over to senior Jackie Hajec and the rest of the team.

Greatest accomplishment: Accomplishing all of our goals from the beginning of the season. Winning our league, winning our section, winning the regional, winning the state championship. We took every game one game at a time and did not look ahead.

What did you learn this season: I learned that if you can get your team to buy into each other, you will have success.